 Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by GKARL [PA]) Dec 14, 2017 2:24 PM
 Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by Nicole [PA]) Dec 14, 2017 3:09 PM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by Ken [NY]) Dec 14, 2017 3:11 PM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by cjo'h [CT]) Dec 14, 2017 4:33 PM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by AllyM [NJ]) Dec 14, 2017 4:42 PM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by cjo'h [CT]) Dec 14, 2017 4:45 PM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by GKARL [PA]) Dec 14, 2017 4:50 PM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by GKARL [PA]) Dec 14, 2017 4:59 PM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by DJ [VA]) Dec 14, 2017 5:38 PM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Dec 14, 2017 9:27 PM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by Robin [WI]) Dec 15, 2017 4:16 AM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by Still Learning [NH]) Dec 15, 2017 4:34 AM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by myob [GA]) Dec 15, 2017 5:24 AM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by Vee [OH]) Dec 15, 2017 6:49 AM
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Dec 14, 2017 2:24 PM
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I have a couple in the rooming house who has been with me since April. They've been behaving like this is their home. They keep their floor very neat (they share with one other room). He takes out the trash for the entire building (everyone is supposed to share this duty), he shovels the snow and has asked me if I want him to cut the grass which I declined. He's the sort of guy who likes to stay busy. His son lives around the corner, so he also goes around to his son's house to cut grass and shovel the snow. In addition to this, he and his girlfriend assist an elderly tenant who shares the floor with them and she pays them. Here recently, the elderly tenant complained that the girlfriend likes to drink and every now and then, they argue. I spoke with them about this and they said everything is under control. Outside of having to speak with them about that, I've had no issues with either one or them and they pay their rent like clockwork. He has not asked me for anything as far as a rent discount is concerned, however, I don't feel right about him doing this stuff for free.
I'm thinking of formalizing an arrangement with them to handle certain duties around the rooming house. I need grass cutting, common hallways and bathrooms cleaned on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. I'd have to pay someone to do the stuff anyway and since this guy is available and doing some of it already, I'd just extend the work and formalize the arrangements in the form of a list of duties and a schedule. His weekly rent is $ 125 and I'd discount it by $ 25 as compensation. Yes, I'm aware of the pitfalls as well. Thoughts?
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Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by Nicole [PA]) Posted on: Dec 14, 2017 3:09 PM
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I wouldn't pay him. not for the reasons many others state but because he will decide at some point you are giving him "authority" and he will become the defacto "manager" in his eyes.
he has voluntarily taken on these duties. I wouldn't discuss it with him either way. when or if he stops, then deal with it. if you really feel the need, every few months give him a WalFart or Target gift card --72.95.xx.xxx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by Ken [NY]) Posted on: Dec 14, 2017 3:11 PM
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I would agree with doing it.I had a guy like this at one of my rooming houses and it was great,he also tookthe initiative and had a good mindset instead of just gimme gimme all the time.Sometimes it is more important to be recognized for these guys than simply paying them so let him know in front of other tenants how good a job he is doing,he will probably be happy to turn over empty rooms,paint etc for pay also --72.231.xxx.xxx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Dec 14, 2017 4:33 PM
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Gkarl, to reiterate the others,no rent reduction, but as Ken says,recognition.If he ever brings up payment,offer half of what it would normally cost you,and then negotiate.then pay him by check ,separately.charlie................................................................. --174.199.xx.xx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by AllyM [NJ]) Posted on: Dec 14, 2017 4:42 PM
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If you do that, it becomes a duty. Folks like him may not like "duties" or authority. If you like the things the tenant is doing for you and others, let it be. --73.33.xxx.xxx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by cjo'h [CT]) Posted on: Dec 14, 2017 4:45 PM
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Gkarl, also get in touch with AA,and get some of their literature,you may not need it today,but down the road you'll have to talk to them again about her drinking,and maybe that's what she needs,a helping hand?She has a problem,but doesn't know it yet ? Charlie................................................................................................................even if you have to drive her there...................................................... --174.199.xx.xx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Dec 14, 2017 4:50 PM
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Yes, he may not like duties and quit frankly, if I'm his "boss" if something goes wrong, I wouldn't be happy with that. I think I'll leave it be. --172.56.x.xxx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by GKARL [PA]) Posted on: Dec 14, 2017 4:59 PM
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The elderly tenant who she assists is a former nurse and insists she's an alcoholic. That's another reason for the pause button. --172.56.x.xxx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Dec 14, 2017 5:38 PM
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I agree you should leave it be. Sounds like he's happy just to have something to do - and taking pride in where he lives.
If you (or anybody reading) ever do hire any tenant to do work, keep it separate from the rent payment. Then if the work doesn't get done, he doesn't get paid - but the rent still does. --50.240.xx.xx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by BRAD 20,000 [IN]) Posted on: Dec 14, 2017 9:27 PM
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GKARL,
I say keep the rent normal but treat him with favors like gift cards and praise. Doesn't sound like he's doing this for the money.
Normal rent means if he stops you will not lose money or can evict and collect on normal amounts. Discounted rent seems to come back and bite the LL later.
If he does something specific like paint a room, write him a check.
My concern is in giving him ongoing duties he becomes an employee. As your employee you can be sued for what he says to prospects and residents, and be sued for injuries.
BRAD --68.51.xx.xxx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by Robin [WI]) Posted on: Dec 15, 2017 4:16 AM
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Right now his motivation is a sense of satisfaction and pride in his home. Start paying him, and the motivation will become a paycheck that isn't nearly big enough. --204.210.xxx.xxx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by Still Learning [NH]) Posted on: Dec 15, 2017 4:34 AM
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I have a tenant that empties the recycle bin, occasionally asks for a rake to keep busy or buys a hanging plant for the sign. A few times a year I send a Dunkin Donuts gift card saying thank you for taking pride in where you live and helping to keep it looking great or something like that. --24.61.xxx.xx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by myob [GA]) Posted on: Dec 15, 2017 5:24 AM
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Never discount the rent. If you give $ make it seperate because somewhere down the line this person will feel entitltled to that discount.
I know where your coming from. We have tenants who spend much on flowers etc.. We always send something to the wife as a thank you. --99.103.xxx.xxx |
Rooming Hse Tenant Pay (by Vee [OH]) Posted on: Dec 15, 2017 6:49 AM
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In this scenario I would take a grocery card to the nearby relative on behalf of the building, let them work it out. --76.188.xxx.xx |
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